As a fundraiser, you wear many hats. You plan, you market, you sell. You collect money, manage volunteers and organize activities year-round. And your role is constantly evolving because the needs of your organization and the scope of your resources can vary year to year and sometimes even month to month. Through all the normal […]

Having worked at a nonprofit that raised a majority of our funds with an annual campaign, I know first-hand how powerful a strong annual giving campaign can be. I’ve seen first-time donors become recurring donors. I’ve noticed a positive response from donors after they see the difference their gift helps make in the community over […]

#GivingTuesday has grown by leaps and bound since it started in 2012. Every year since then, more nonprofits and charities looking to engage an audience, raise money, and increase awareness for their cause capitalize on the power of collective giving fueled by this International Day of Giving. Thankfully, all the effort that’s been put into […]

When crowdfunding first burst into the social media scene back in the early noughties, early adopters soon recognized its radical potential for leveling the fundraising playing field.  Crowdfunding platforms for nonprofits allow organizations to spread their fundraising message far and wide using social media and email promotion. The results can be spectacular! The key to […]

As our online lives become interconnected with those of our friends, the products we use, and the causes we support, it’s important to stand out. One way to do this is by focusing on community-driven fundraising. When you use community-driven fundraising, you’re leveraging the relationships you have with current donors to connect with a broader […]

Digital fundraising isn’t easy! In our social-media-driven world, your fundraising campaign can easily get lost in a jungle of competing distractions. Long gone are the days when unimaginative, cookie-cutter campaigns got results. While finding the perfect fundraising angle is going to rely on heaping spoonfuls of creativity and inspiration on your part, CauseVox has some […]

As nonprofit professionals, we spend a lot of time thinking about building our community of supporters. We prepare elaborate donor engagement calendars. We formulate plans to connect with volunteers. We’re always searching for the next board member or team of loyal advocates. We are always thinking about relationship building. But sometimes, we overlook an entire […]

Do you find that it’s hard to relate to donors when you’re knee-deep in the trenches of fundraising? If so, you’re in good company. When you’re on a deadline, and you need to raise money, and you have limited resources, and you’re hearing that, even with your best efforts, you may not reach your goal, […]

N Street Village is the largest service provider for women experiencing homelessness in the Washington D.C. area. In celebration of their 45th anniversary, the nonprofit sought a fundraising event that engaged their supporters and raised necessary funds so they could continue providing housing, nutritious meals, and holistic health and healing services to their community, rooted […]

Hi, my name is Tina, and I’m a millennial. I sometimes feel like I should be ashamed of being part of my generation. In fact, I often tell people that I’m a millennial by age only, but that I connect more with Generation X. You probably know this already, but in some circles, we have […]